Insects that Can Damage Wood Structures You never want to let an insect infestation get out of hand if you notice that they are getting established in your home, shed, shelter or any other important wood structure. Not only can they cause the wood to rot prematurely, but letting an infestation go unattended can actually lead …
How to Make a Rudimentary Coffee Maker
How to Make a Rudimentary Coffee Maker Have you ever wanted to learn how to make an improvised coffee maker that could be used out in the field? Here’s one example of a simple project that only requires a few tin cans, a survival knife and a little bit of ingenuity. Follow the steps below, …
How to Cope With and Overcome Vertigo
How to Cope With and Overcome Vertigo Vertigo is a balance disorder that can have life-threatening consequences under certain conditions. There are a number of different causes of vertigo, and both relate to how the brain sends or receives information relating to balance and equilibrium. The good news is that vertigo can be treated or …
Canning Pasta Sauce With and Without Meats
Canning Pasta Sauce With and Without Meats Pasta sauce can be one of the most nutritious foods that you can add to your long-term food storage stockpile. However, it’s important that you process sauces with and without meats differently. Let’s take a look at some considerations, along with a basic recipe, that can give you …
How to Make a Salt Water Distiller out of Cans
How to Make a Salt Water Distiller out of Cans There are lots of ways to make rudimentary distillation machines out of common household items. However, most projects involve setting them up in fixed locations and using large containers. Let’s take a look at how to apply similar principles to a more portable option. This …
How to Safely Back Up a Trailer or Camper
How to Safely Back Up a Trailer or Camper Backing up a trailer, camper or boat into its proper position is not that difficult once you get the hang of things. The trick is to practice and allow your confidence to develop. Let’s look at some techniques that can help to increase your learning curve …
Cold Sore Remedies That May Actually Work
Cold Sore Remedies That May Actually Work Cold sores can be painful and difficult to treat. Medication is expensive and not guaranteed to work, and outbreaks can be contagious which puts others at risk. Considering that around 90% of the global population carries the virus that causes cold sores, it’s important to know about some …
Basic Introduction to Archery: Gear, Aiming and Shooting
Basic Introduction to Archery: Gear, Aiming and Shooting Getting proficient with a bow and arrow starts with choosing the right gear and learning some basic and fundamental techniques. Once you have those down, then it’s all about practice and patience as you work your way up from a novice to a seasoned marksman and hunter. Here’s a …
How to Make a Septic Bin for Animal Waste
How to Make a Septic Bin for Animal Waste Anyone who has animals knows how they can produce a significant amount of waste in a short amount of time. Dealing with excessive animal waste will be an issue in a situation if normal garbage collection services are disrupted. However, you can create an improvised septic …
How to Make an Electricity Free Air Conditioner
How to Make an Electricity Free Air Conditioner There is a new type of homemade air conditioner that is sweeping the world due to its simplicity. You can make one out of some of the most abundant and basic materials around in an hour or so. People have reported drops in indoor temperatures in excess …